NYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues For Wednesday, May 13 (You’ve Got . . .)

InnovationGamingNYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues For Wednesday, May 13 (You’ve Got . . .)ByErik Kain,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 06:24pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Today's NYT Strands hints and answersCredit: New York TimesYesterday’s NYT Strands puzzle was one of the hardest I’ve seen in a very long time. Today’s is a bit less challenging, but still a decent enough head-scratcher. Below, find some extra clues, the first two letters of each word and, at the end of all that, the answers. Let’s uncover some words!Looking for Tuesday’s Strands? Check out our guide right here.How To Play StrandsStrands is the newest game in the New York Times’ stable of puzzle games. It’s a fun twist on classic word search games. Every day we’re given a new theme and then tasked with uncovering all the words on the grid that fit that theme, including a spangram that spans two sides of the board. One of these words is the spangram which crosses from one side of the grid to another and reveals even more about the day’s theme.Spoilers ahead.Today’s Strands HintsRead on for today’s theme and some hints to help you uncover today’s words.Today’s Theme: You’ve got . . .MORE FOR YOUHint: Think “moxie” or “guts” or “the spirit.”The first two letters of each word:NESPGUPLGRFIHEWHRemember, spoilers ahead!What Are Today’s Strands Answers?Today’s spangram is: WHAT IT TAKESHere’s the full list of words: if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.cnxel.cmd = []; var iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.style.display = 'none'; iframe.onload = function() { var iframeDoc = iframe.contentWindow.document; var script = iframeDoc.createElement('script'); script.src = '//cd.elements.video/player.js?cid=62cec241-7d09-4462-afc...